During the traditional Passover Seder Jews around the world say "Dayenu" which means "It would have been sufficient." As I reflect upon our Parking Lot Sale the term "Dayenu" resonates.
If we had just made $1717 from the sale. Dayenu
That we donated over $2000 worth of stuff to The Children's Club. Dayenu
That Amigos de Los Romeritos made $520. Dayenu
That the "Tamale Ladies" sold out. Dayenu
That more folks know about Columbia Ecovillage. Dayenu
That we sold everything so cheaply that folks felt GREAT about the purchases they made. Dayenu
Sweet Home Band played marvelous music for us and had a great time doing so on such a beautiful day. Dayenu
THAT THE COMMON SPACES, WHICH HAD BEEN HEAPED WITH STUFF, ARE NOW READY FOR OUR COLLECTIVE DREAMS. Dayenu!
and most importantly.....
We worked together to make this happen, both Friday and Saturday, with positive, loving energy. DAYENU
It takes a Village to put on a parking lot sale as big as ours was, and we were a hard working, caring village. In trying to live more sustainably, I think we live more abundantly; with more laughter, joy and friendships.
Special thanks to Sabrina and Peg who always seemed to be hauling stuff somewhere else for the past two months. Thanks also to all of the Villagers who pitched in. I'm going to try and list them, but I'll probably leave someone out by mistake and for that I apologize ahead of time. Evelyn, Mac, Marilee, Patrick, Peg, Barbara S., Barbara F, Don, John, Liliane, Jeff, Jef, Sabrina, Judith, Marcia, Sara, Dennis, Merm, Heather, Dave, Garth, Suzanne, Marlene, Suze M., Susan B., Deborah, Jesse, Lexi, Joan, Kathleen, Ken, Larry, Maggie, and many of our friends as well.
And we learned some interesting stuff:
We can put the bike racks on their sides, put doors on them, and have a big picnic if it's raining. (Thanks for that insight Marilee. Your enthusiasm ignites us all.)
The idea started floating around that perhaps we should have the "Tamale Ladies" cater some of our community meals when Villagers are too busy to cook. Perhaps Sivalaya Thai Restaurant could cater also. We brainstormed a lot working together!
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